user2888: Is it possible to change the speed of Premiere's playback of the video without altering the speed of the produced version? Even if I could play it only 1.5x faster, it would mean a lot of time saved in the long run.

user26959: The K key is a modifier and stop playback key.
Play in reverse
To move the playhead in reverse at a normal speed, press J.
To move it backwards faster, press JJ. 
To move backward slowly, press J and K.
To move back one frame at a time, press K and tap the J key.
To play in reverse slightly faster, press Shift + J.
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Play forward
To move the playhead forward, press L.
To move it forward faster, press LL.
To move forward slowly, press L and K.
To move forward one frame at a time, press K and tap the L key.
To play forward slightly faster, press Shift + L.

user4182: Yes - while playing the video, press the L key to increase playback speed and press the J key to decrease it.
For further options, please reference the relevant Premiere Pro documentation.

2888: <p>Is it possible to change the speed of Premiere's playback of the video without altering the speed of the produced version? Even if I could play it only 1.5x faster, it would mean a lot of time saved in the long run.</p>
 26959: <p>The K key is a modifier and stop playback key.</p>

<p>Play in reverse</p>

<p>To move the playhead in reverse at a normal speed, press J.</p>

<p>To move it backwards faster, press JJ. </p>

<p>To move backward slowly, press J and K.</p>

<p>To move back one frame at a time, press K and tap the J key.</p>

<p>To play in reverse slightly faster, press Shift + J.</p>

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<p>Play forward</p>

<p>To move the playhead forward, press L.</p>

<p>To move it forward faster, press LL.</p>

<p>To move forward slowly, press L and K.</p>

<p>To move forward one frame at a time, press K and tap the L key.</p>

<p>To play forward slightly faster, press Shift + L.</p>
 4182: <p>Yes - while playing the video, press the <code>L</code> key to increase playback speed and press the <code>J</code> key to decrease it.</p>

<p>For further options, please reference the relevant <a href="http://help.adobe.com/en_US/premierepro/cs/using/WS52A45F55-4237-480c-86F0-9A3869DBEF57.html" rel="noreferrer">Premiere Pro documentation</a>.</p>
